Emergencies

Sea front homes evacuated in Cala Marçal as storm hits

Huge waves from Storm Gloria. | Youtube: Ultima Hora

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporterPalma21/01/2020 13:40

Storm Gloria has hit the coast of Felanitx and due to its intensity the front line of Cala Marçal has been evacuated.

#ÚLTIMAHORA Desallotgen la primera línia de Cala Marçal (#Portocolom) a causa d'ones que superen l'alçada d'alguns dels habitatges.

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The heavy seas, torrential rain, gale force winds and huge waves prompted the local authorities to take the drastic decision.

Weather seen in Cala Marçal

Two patrols of the Felanitx Local Police have been deployed to the area and the emergency services are on stand by in the area in the event of any incidents.